Shiver the Chihuahua

The summer before 8th grade, my mom bought my first pet. The impact he had on my life was huge, as being an only child, he provided companionship and enjoyment. Of course he came with down sides, as all dogs do, but his benefits far outweighed these downsides. Soon of course I found ways to using him to benefit myself academically. How? Science horizons in 8th grade. I made up a project of how I was testing different dog brands on chihuahuas to find the one they liked best. Of course I got an A because I am pro that way, but still wouldn't using him for my own benefits seem selfish in a way? It would also be considered a sin to religious folks as I lied to my teacher, my fellow classmates, and the Science Horizons committee. Yet there were no backlashes from my acts and I continued on perfectly fine.

Now what makes Shiver different than other dogs? He is a chihuahua and a spoiled one at that. Being a mommy's boy, he likes to get pampered, he likes to get massages, and he likes to lay around everywhere. Yet we all love him because of the joy he brings to the house. Because of him, I find myself to be friendlier in a way, to be more thankful of life. Of course being a Chihuahua he takes some criticism from my fellow peers. Chiocchio always makes me say "chihuuahuaa" while Dickson tells me his dog could beat my dog. These comments humour me, but do not affect me.

How would an economist view a dog? As a burden and waste of money. The money spent on the dog is an unneeded burden and money could have spent more wisely in other places. Now a veternarian would say it is great to have a pet as they bring joy to the household and that is good to have a pet rather it possibly being in an adoption center. He brings joy to my life . . . is there much more to say?